Warehouse Attendant

Please Note : If you are a current Hydro Ottawa employee with access to Workday, apply to this job via the Workday application.

At Hydro Ottawa, we power the lives of the people in the communities we serve.

As the electricity distributor to the Nation’s Capital, our work powers the essential activities that make up our lives - at home, at work and at play.

And as Ontario’s largest municipally-owned producer of green power, we are leading the way to a greener tomorrow.

We are seeking a Warehouse Attendant who enjoys hands-on work with the support of a collaborative team; a problem solver who always puts safety first.

Without you, we’d be in the dark.

Are you ready to make a difference in our community?

JOB SUMMARY

As a member of the Material Management unit, the Warehouse Attendant is responsible for all warehouse and mailroom duties, including shipping / receiving, kitting, packaging and issuing material, and processing the internal and external mail functions required for Hydro Ottawa and all of its subsidiaries and / or affiliates.

The Warehouse Attendant must have strong interpersonal skills to deal with all levels of Hydro Ottawa personnel as well as contractors and external contacts.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential responsibilities of the job include but are not necessarily restricted to the following :

Shipping

Coordinate the shipment of item(s) through local and international courier providers

Ensure material is prepared for shipping by weighing, measuring and labeling

Schedule and track shipments with service providers, as required

Pack and arrange for appropriate shipping of material for return to vendor or for repair

Receiving

Receive stock and non-stock material

Verify accuracy of shipment by confirming Packing List against the Purchase Order

Note any discrepancies and signs of damage and inform Procurement

Inform requisitioner of receipt of non-stock material

Put away stock material in suitable location(s) in the mailroom, warehouse or outside yard, as appropriate

Transact the receipt of goods and material in the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, following appropriate procedures

Kitting and Issuing Stock Material

Prioritize incoming requests for material based on order of receipt or urgency factors

Locate and issue material from warehouse to fulfill planned and unplanned kit requests for material and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Stage issued material for pick up or delivery, as requested

Complete the appropriate form(s) to reflect the issuing activity, noting location changes and stock-outs and any other relevant details

Transact the issue activity accurately in the ERP system

Returns

Arrange transport of return material to appropriate location and verify accuracy of shipment against return order

Note any discrepancies and signs of damage and inform requisitioner

Put away material in suitable location(s) in the warehouse or outside yard, as appropriate

Transact the return of goods and material in the ERP system, following appropriate procedures

Other Duties

Perform daily cycle count, investigate and explain any discrepancies

Relocate material and transact location changes as needed

Perform activities related to garbage, recyclables, and scrap metal / wire / cable / transformers / meters

Assist operational staff / contractors to load / unload material as required

Ensure mailroom, warehouse and yard are functionally organized; kept clean, neat and safe

Ensure all equipment and vehicles are safe to operate, functioning properly and log books are maintained

Secure mailroom, warehouse and yard at end of day or when vacating premises for meetings or emergencies

Visit Operations Centres to verify inventory levels of stock stored on site daily to weekly, as required

Replenish Kanban and Emergency Spares at Operations Centres daily

Operate all tools and equipment required to complete tasks

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High School Diploma

Minimum 3 years recent and relevant experience in materials handling in a similar warehouse environment

Post-secondary courses relating to materials management or logistics considered an asset

Forklift and other experience with warehouse materials, tools, and terminology considered an asset

Experience with mail and courier systems, equipment and tools considered an asset

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Valid driver’s license Class G as a minimum

Ability to pass Driver Competency Assessment (DCA) testing

English essential; both oral and written

Bilingual (English and French) considered an asset

The terms and conditions of employment for this position are governed by the collective agreement between Hydro Ottawa Limited and IBEW Local 636.

Hydro Ottawa offers a Hybrid Work Model. Hybrid work is position specific, the details of which the hybrid model will be discussed with successful candidates.

Hydro Ottawa may use artificial intelligence ( AI ) during the recruitment process to aid in the screening and selection of candidates.

Location : Ottawa, ON

Ottawa, ON

Pay Range Minimum : $27.54

$27.54

Pay Range Maximum : $42.31

$42.31

Posting End Date (if applicable) :

July 10, 2024

Hydro Ottawa is committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.

Applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada.